Last Look

Spring 2012 Commencement

UAlbany's Spring Commencement ceremonies, held May 19 and 20, celebrated the success of 872 graduate students and 2,010 undergraduates.

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Judge Judith Scheindlin, A.K.A. “Judge Judy,” waves to the 14,000-plus degree candidates and family members as she processes onto the stage at the undergraduate ceremony. She advised the new graduates:
• “Listen to many people, but ultimately follow your instincts as to what’s right.”
• “That first impression can alter the course of your life. Don’t blow it.”
• “Academic excellence is nice, but it doesn’t always define you. What defines you is a passion for what you do, and a steady moral compass.”